If you see one film from each decade, make it….
1900’s - Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1903) - One of the first full length films made, at 13 minutes long. Based on the novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe, this film used white actor’s in black face, quite controversial for a film about slavery. Pretty amazing stuff for 1903.
1910’s - L’Inferno (1911) - Based on ‘The Divine Comedy’, and at 68 minutes long, this is a visual stunning film, apparently the first film to show male front nudity. A strange fact, but still movie history.
1920’s - The Kid (1921) - Charlie Chaplin’s masterpiece. Seriously, a must see film. Filled with comedy, emotion and a brilliant performance from Chaplin. Amazing.
1930’s - The Public Enemy (1931) - James Cagney’s performance as Tom Powers is ‘classical Hollywood’. Making him a star, and showing the world how good the ‘talkies’ could be.
1940’s - Casablanca (1941) - The most romantic movie ever made. Humphrey Bogart is stunning, and has the best ending ever in cinema.
1950’s - Some Like It Hot (1959) - Tony Curtis & Jack Lemmon give amazing performances in this funny Billy Wilder film, Oh and also Marilyn Monroe… ‘Nuff said.
1960’s - Psycho (1960) - Alfred Hitchcock’s Stunner that didn’t win an Oscar, a movie that once again defined the horror genre. Incredible movie making skills and another incredible ending. WATCH IT.
1970’s - Rocky (1976) - The ultimate all time feel good film. Sylvester Stallone’s writing and acting skills make this unmissable.
1980’s - Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) - Possibly one of the only times that a sequel is better than the original. Just remember the immortal line: “Luke, I Am Your Father.”
1990’s - American Beauty (1999) - My all time favourite film. Kevin Spacey’s Oscar winning performance, and a gripping story line, best film ever?
2000’s - The Dark Knight (2008) - A comic book movie that made the performance of Heath Ledger unmissable. Oh and Nolan’s direction is beautiful.
2010’s - Toy Story 3 (2010) -A fitting ending, to a great movie franchise. If it doesn’t win an Oscar it will be a travesty. Best. Animated. Film.
